C#9#5 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Augmented Ninth, also written Db9#5. Notes: C#, F, A, B and D#.
How to play C#9#5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as C#aug9 and C#+9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G##, B and D#; E# is the same key as F and G## is the same key as A.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#9#5 chord?
C#9#5 (C sharp augmented ninth) is made of five notes: C# (root), F (major third), A (augmented fifth), B (minor seventh) and D# (ninth).
How do you play C#9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest C#9#5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is C#9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.